dryland
dryland Lexical Profile
dryland Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Relating to or practiced on arid or semiarid land without the aid of artificial irrigation.
"Farmers in the region rely on dryland agriculture techniques to conserve soil moisture during the growing season."
Performed on solid ground rather than in the water or on snow (especially of athletic training for swimmers, divers, or skiers).
"The competitive swimmers completed an hour of dryland exercises before getting into the pool."
• noun
A geographical region or biome characterized by low, erratic precipitation and high rates of evaporation, encompassing hyperarid, arid, semiarid, and dry subhumid areas across all continents.
"Over forty percent of the Earth's terrestrial surface consists of drylands that support diverse grasses, shrubs, and drought-adapted wildlife."
Solid ground that stands above water level and is not submerged or waterlogged.
"After kayaking through the coastal marshes for hours, the paddlers were relieved to set up camp on dryland."